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Dan W. Peterson

169 N 1100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
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Bottom 50%
Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dan W. Peterson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in UT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dan W. Peterson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dan W. Peterson's student population of 227 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
227 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dan W. Peterson ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dan W. Peterson is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#967 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dan W. Peterson, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤10%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dan W. Peterson and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
≤10%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dan W. Peterson and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Dan W. Peterson and percentage of American Indian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dan W. Peterson and the percentage of Asian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dan W. Peterson and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dan W. Peterson and the percentage of Black public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
71%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dan W. Peterson and the percentage of White public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Dan W. Peterson and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dan W. Peterson and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dan W. Peterson.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Dan W. Peterson and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Dan W. Peterson and public school graduation rate of Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dan W. Peterson and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dan W. Peterson and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dan W. Peterson's ranking?
Dan W. Peterson is ranked #967 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Dan W. Peterson often compared to?
Dan W. Petersonis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Springs School, Hartvigsen School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dan W. Peterson?
The graduation rate of Dan W. Peterson is 50%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dan W. Peterson?
227 students attend Dan W. Peterson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dan W. Peterson students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dan W. Peterson?
Dan W. Peterson has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dan W. Peterson offer ?
Dan W. Peterson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Dan W. Peterson part of?
Dan W. Peterson is part of Alpine School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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